Chapter 741: Chapter 573 Killing Formation_1 Second-grade Earth Fire Formation! And it exceeded expectations, with Thirteen Stripes in the Formation! Mo Hua’s eyes lit up. Indeed, fortune is conserved; no matter how unlucky one might be, there will always come a time when the tide turns. Although it wasn’t Fourteen Stripes, Mo Hua was already very satisfied. ... Moreover, the Earth Fire Formation was related to the earth and was also a Killing Formation Method! This also fit Mo Hua’s current Formation needs. Without delay, Mo Hua immediately took an imprint of the Second-grade Earth Fire Formation Diagram, carefully observed it, thoughtfully calculated, and intently comprehended. The Second-grade Earth Fire Formation, with its basic framework, was similar to the First-grade Earth Fire Formation. The Formation Patterns were Second-grade Fire-series Formation Patterns. The Formation Pivot structure was optimized and expanded on the basis of the First-grade Earth Fire Formation, to accommodate more complex and powerful Formation Patterns with stronger effects. Mo Hua had thoroughly mastered the First-grade Earth Fire Formation, so now studying the Second-grade Earth Fire Formation amounted to achieving twice the results with half the effort. It didn’t take long for Mo Hua to commit the Second-grade Earth Fire Formation Diagram to memory. At night, on the Taoist Stele, Mo Hua began formal practice. Everything is difficult at the beginning. The Formation advanced from First-grade to Second-grade, and there was a lot more to learn from scratch, so it would be slower. But Mo Hua had already mastered two Second-grade Formations and had “entered the door,” gradually becoming familiar with the Second-grade Formation system. What’s more, the Earth Fire Formation was a Five Elements Formation, which Mo Hua had derived in reverse from the “Five Elements Source Pattern.” And what Mo Hua was most proficient in was the Five Elements Formation. Therefore, studying it now was much easier than before. After practicing it only four or five times, Mo Hua drew the Thirteen Stripes Second-grade Earth Fire Formation. Once activated, a red light flashed, and the Earth Fire Formation’s flames flowed, seemingly containing a formidable Formation power. This was a Second-grade Formation! And not just any Second-grade Formation. Thirteen Stripes Second-grade, which was almost the most powerful and challenging Formation that a Second-grade Junior Formation Master could master. And after mastering a few more Thirteen Stripes Second-grade Formations, Mo Hua could even proceed to assessment and become a Second-grade Junior Formation Master. “I just don’t know if, here in Tongxian City, one can be assessed for Second-grade Formation Masters…” Mo Hua practiced the Second-grade Earth Fire Formation over a dozen times on the Taoist Stele, ensuring that every stroke, every line was clear in his heart, every Pattern and Pivot thoroughly understood, before he finally put down his pen. Mo Hua rested for a moment, then pondered: “The Second-grade Earth Fire Formation, I’ve learned it, but without Spiritual Ink, I can’t draw it out, and I don’t know its power…” As a Cultivator, one must have a clear understanding of the power of their spells and Formations. That way, one won’t misjudge the situation. When the time comes to kill, and one is capable, one will not hesitate due to overestimating the enemy’s strength, letting the opponent flee to the mountains. Neither will they rashly engage when they are less powerful than the opponent, thinking “the advantage is mine,” only to lose their life. Neither of these scenarios is acceptable. Precise judgment, decisive action. This is also fundamental for a Monster Hunter. Mo Hua nodded to himself. Before going into the mountains, Mo Shan, his father, had repeatedly advised him on this. If you have the advantage, kill without mercy. If you’re no match, then run without hesitation. Therefore, I need to draw out the Earth Fire Formation and test its power. That way, I’ll have a better idea of its strength, and when I encounter an enemy, I’ll be able to make decisive choices about whether to fight or flee. “Spiritual Ink…” Inside Tongxian City, Second-grade Spiritual Ink had been almost completely gathered by Mo Hua. Even if there were ways to purchase it, buying it once or twice would be fine, but doing so frequently would surely be more than Mo Hua could afford. With the rate at which Mo Hua studied and drew Formations, Spiritual Ink was used up as fast as water… This was a bottomless pit, no amount of Spirit Stones would be enough. If buying was not viable, then the only option was to mix it himself. To mix it, Second-grade Monster Blood was needed… After giving it some thought, Mo Hua had an idea and asked his mother to prepare a few bags of dried fish, even making them into spicy, flavorful, and fresh varieties. Early in the morning, Mo Hua, carrying the dried fish, headed to Big Black Mountain and found Big Tiger. Big Tiger’s eyes lit up as it caught the scent of fish but then tried to appear restrained with a “roar,” indicating it was a tiger, not really fond of fish. “Mhm, mhm,” Mo Hua nodded repeatedly, “I understand.” He then stealthily handed the dried fish to Big Tiger. Big Tiger was satisfied. Mo Hua asked, “Big Tiger, do you have ‘enemies’ in these deep mountains?” “Oh, not ‘enemies,’ perhaps… ‘monster enemies’?” Although Big Tiger couldn’t speak, it was cunning enough to understand the gist of Mo Hua’s words. Upon hearing “enemies,” Big Tiger nodded its head, then looked at Mo Hua with confusion. Mo Hua slapped his chest, “I’ll take revenge for you!” Big Tiger was stunned and then looked at Mo Hua, who was just a “little one” compared to itself, visibly doubtful. “Don’t worry, I’m very strong…” Big Tiger laid down to sleep, ignoring Mo Hua. Mo Hua cajoled and bribed with “dried fish,” finally convincing Big Tiger. A Second-grade Monster Beast in Big Black Mountain had virtually no natural enemies. And the only ones who could deal with Second-grade Monster Beasts were other Second-grade Monster Beasts. Mo Hua decided to join forces with Big Tiger, to hunt down Second-grade Monster Beasts; then Big Tiger would eat the meat, and he himself would extract the blood to use for Drawing Formation. So, a little Cultivator and a Big Tiger started to “join forces”… Big Tiger’s “enemy” was a Second-grade Kui Wood Wolf. Big Tiger led Mo Hua near the den of the Kui Wood Wolf, crouching in the bushes, glaring with anger in its eyes. The den was spacious and damp but not very deep.